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“The crews from London Fire Brigade have worked tirelessly throughout the night to deal with the fire and I would like to offer my support and gratitude to them during this testing time.

“Our message to residents in Gloucestershire is that we will continue working with residents and businesses to ensure our communities are as safe as they can possibly be.”

New firefighters who have joined Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, pictured with Stewart Edgar, left

Although the county does not have many buildings similar to Grenfell Tower, there are a small number of medium and high rise buildings which local fire crews and safety enforcement teams are familiar with.

GFRS adds that residents should be vigilant in ensuring that fire safety precautions in blocks of flats are being maintained.

Cheltenham Borough Homes said today that it is a top priority of theirs.

People living in flats and shared accommodation should make sure escape routes are free from obstructions, combustible materials and ignition sources.

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They also should maintain fire alarms and know what to do in the event of an emergency.

“Today’s fire is awful and our immediate thoughts go out to the people affected," Peter Hatch, Executive Director of Properties and Communities for CBH, told Gloucestershire Live.

"The safety of our customers is of paramount importance and we work hard to continually improve fire safety.

"We await any information on the cause of today’s fire and, while determining the cause and contributory factors may take some time, we will review our procedures as necessary.”

Gloucester City Homes says it has invested significantly to protect residents living in its high rise block of flats at Clapham Court, Kingsholm.

It has worked with the fire service to upgrade the electrical systems to the block and install a sprinkler system, fire retardant doors in communal areas and boxes with key details about the property in the event of fire.